Acorns Quote by Lydia Sigourney
“O ye whose years unfolding fair Are fresh with youth, and free from care, Should vice and indolence desire The garden of your souls to hire, No parleys hold-reject the suit, Nor let one seed the soil pollute. My child their first approach beware, With firmness break the insidious snare, Lest as the acorns grew and throve Into a sun-encircled grove, Thy sins, a dark o'ershadowing tree Shut out the light of Heaven from thee.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Garden of the Soul” by Lydia Sigourney, 1840
Youth should guard against laziness and moral decay, nurturing virtue before corruption takes root.
In simple terms: Stay virtuous, avoid laziness.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate good habits early.
Themes
virtue
morality
self‑discipline
youth
growth
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
advice
poetic
When to use this quote
- education
- parenting
- self‑improvement
- spiritual guidance
Key Concepts
ethical vigilance
personal development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize early signs of moral decline?
- What habits will you build to protect your character?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting early discipline can lead to entrenched bad habits later.
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